SESSION INFORMATION:

Title:

Getting Started with Interactive Whiteboards for Educators

Service Description:

If you can use a computer, you can use an interactive whiteboard. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is very easy to use. Participants will learn how to connect the touch-sensitive display to their computer and projector to show a computer image. Participants will also learn to control applications from the display with their finger, write notes in digital ink and save their work to share later.

Goal:

Participants will learn the basics of how to use the SMART Board interactive board to facilitate student and adult learning.

Objectives:

Participants will gain an understanding of:
  • the hardware components required for setup
  • how to use the SMART On-screen Keyboard and the buttons and pens of the SMART Pen Tray
  • how to orient the interactive whiteboard
  • how to write on the interactive whiteboard and capture notes/drawings into Notebook software
  • how to insert notes as graphics or text into a Microsoft Word Document or Excel spreadsheet
  • how to present a Microsoft PowerPoint slide show on the interactive whiteboard
  • how to save notes in a PowerPoint presentation
  • how to capture notes from a PowerPoint presentation into Notebook software

Outcomes/Deliverable:

Participants will leave the session with:
  • knowledge of general information about how to set-up and use the SMART Board interactive whiteboard.
  • knowledge of how to use Ink Aware applications without using Notebook software.
  • the URLs of several interactive websites that can be used with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to engage elementary aged students.
  • suggestions for using NYC Core Curriculum Supplemental Materials with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard to engage elementary aged students.

Notes:

Participants are encouraged to review the agenda and digital resources listed below before attending the session.

AGENDA


2:20PM - 2:30PM
  • Beyond Teacher Chalk Talk by Ed Week

2:30PM - 3:00PM
  • Getting Started
    • How does the SMART Board interactive whiteboard work?
    • The SMART Pen Tray
    • The On-Screen Keyboard
    • The Right Mouse Button
    • Orienting your SMART Board interactive whiteboard
    • The Help Button
    • The Ready Light
    • Writing Notes: Digital Ink Layer & Floating Toolbar
    • Accessing Applications

3:00PM - 03:30PM
  • Ink Aware
    • How do Ink Aware applications work?
    • Facilitating a PowerPoint Presentation
    • Saving Notes in a PowerPoint Presentation

3:30PM - 4:00PM
  • Reinforcing the "I" in Interactive
    • Engaging Student with Digital Core Curriculum Supplemental Resources
    • SMART Board interactive whiteboard friendly websites

4:00PM - 4:10PM

4:10PM - 4:20PM


DIGITAL RESOURCES